Anthony Ifeanyichukwu Ezenna (born 21 April 1957) is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist.[2] He was the founder of Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited,[3] a company that specializes in the distribution of pharmaceutical and beauty products from Indonesia, Germany, Italy, and the United States to Nigeria.
Tony Ezenna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 April 1957 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | St. David Primary School |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, founder of Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ezenna |
| Children | 3[1] |
Early life
editEzenna was born in Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria, where he grew up before moving to Onitsha. He attended St. David Primary School in Owerre Akokwa, followed by Christ the King College, Onitsha for his high school education. He later paused his education due to financial hardship and joined his father's business.[4]
Personal life
editHe is married to Elizabeth Ezenna and is a devout Christian.[5]
Since 2017, they reside in Houston, Texas. They have two children: Ezra and Olanna.[6]
His other son, Ernest,[7] married Adaobi, the daughter of Chief Paul Nweke, on 10 August 2024.[1]
Ezenna's brother, Chief Chinedu Ezenna, passed away two months before the wedding.[1]
In 2018, he returned to Nigeria, where he became a neighbour of the current President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Tony Ezenna's Son Ties the Knot". The Will. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Orange Drugs CEO Tony Ezenna Donates 3 - State-of-the-Art Classroom Blocks to IMO Communities". ifeanyicy.com. April 2018. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Founder of Orange Drugs Nigeria Ltd, Sir Tony Ezenna, Son Ernest, weds Adaobi Amanda Nweke in Lagos". Daily Champion. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Secrets Many Don't Know About Tony Ezenna, The Billionaire Behind Orange Drugs & Owner Of One of the Finest Houses in Ikoyi". Yes International!. 13 November 2018. Archived from the original on 17 February 2019.
- ^ Williams, Sharma (23 August 2018). "Chief Anthony Ezenna". Nigerian Pilot. Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Orange Drugs boss' daughter welcomes second child". The Nation. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ Ekele, Mercy (13 August 2024). "Billionaire Tony Ezenna's Son, Ernest Ties The Knot With His Bride Adaobi Nweke. Enjoy The Highlights From The Spectacular Wedding Ceremony". Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Orange Drugs boss becomes Tinubu's neighbour". The Punch. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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